This podcast is closing. We really love having you listen to RN but we need to let you know that we’ll be closing our subject based podcasts (don’t worry—we aren’t cancelling any shows). To keep hearing stories and interviews from RN, search for your favo This podcast is closing. We really love having you listen to RN but we need to let you know that we’ll be closing our subject based podcasts (don’t worry—we aren’t cancelling any shows). To keep hearing stories and interviews from RN, search for your favourite shows in the ABC Radio App or subscribe in your preferred podcasting app. If you’re looking for something new to wrap your ears around, visit the RN website where there’s plenty for you to discover. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/ Copyright 2016, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 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The rise of science was more mess than method; the untold story of a glorious revolution. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/talk-about-a-revolution!/7736092 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 17:30:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/talk-about-a-revolution!/7736092 ABC Radio National 00:25:00 daniel garber, scientific revolution, descartes, laura d'olimpio, cartesian Examining the hype about an archaic worldview (orionpozo/Flickr CC 2.0 BY) Should there be limits to freedom of speech? Should there be limits to freedom of speech? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/sundayextra/free-speech/7766226 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 09:05:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/sundayextra/free-speech/7766226 ABC Radio National 00:15:37 rn, sunday extra, jonathan green, free speech, democracy, politics (Flickr/Newtown grafitti/CC BY 2.0) We really love having you listen to RN but we need to let you know that we’ll be closing our subject podcasts (don’t worry—we aren’t cancelling any shows). To keep hearing stories and interviews from RN, search for your favourite shows in the ABC Radio Ap We really love having you listen to RN but we need to let you know that we’ll be closing our subject podcasts (don’t worry—we aren’t cancelling any shows). To keep hearing stories and interviews from RN, search for your favourite shows in the ABC Radio App or subscribe in your preferred podcasting app. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/specialbroadcasts/rn-subject-podcasts-are-closing/7751434 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/specialbroadcasts/rn-subject-podcasts-are-closing/7751434 ABC Radio National 00:01:02 Is anger a sign of moral seriousness or a dangerous slippery slope? Is anger a sign of moral seriousness or a dangerous slippery slope? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/nussbaum-on-anger/7704722 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 17:30:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/nussbaum-on-anger/7704722 ABC Radio National 00:25:00 anger, martha nussbaum, argument, justice When the anger has gone can we be friends? (PeopleImages/Getty Images) Love and the philosophy of modern relationships Love and the philosophy of modern relationships http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bigideas/is-love-an-illusion/7641620 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 20:05:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bigideas/is-love-an-illusion/7641620 ABC Radio National 00:53:09 Alain de Botton image (Ulf Anderson / Getty images) How would you like your reality? David Chalmers has some suggestions. How would you like your reality? David Chalmers has some suggestions. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/david-chalmers-on-pokemon-go-and-the-future-of-reality/7662524 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 17:30:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/david-chalmers-on-pokemon-go-and-the-future-of-reality/7662524 ABC Radio National 00:24:59 pokémon, david chalmers, games, internet A cute pocket monster has made us question reality—again (4rank/Flickr 2.0 CC BY NC) Lesson two of this radio instructional focuses on the nervous system and guides you to your 'vegetable body' to recuperate, rest and digest. Lesson two of this radio instructional focuses on the nervous system and guides you to your 'vegetable body' to recuperate, rest and digest. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/soundproof/resting-on-the-ocean-floor/7664474 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 21:30:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/soundproof/resting-on-the-ocean-floor/7664474 ABC Radio National 00:23:57 karinne keithley syers, images, somatics, dance, philosophy, body mind split, radio instructional, nervous system, whale A whale of a time (Karinne Keithley Syers) Buddhist thought holds that at core there is no real self—two philosophers at the junction of east and west, self and mind. Buddhist thought holds that at core there is no real self—two philosophers at the junction of east and west, self and mind. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/im-just-not-myself/7641710 Sun, 24 Jul 2016 17:30:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/im-just-not-myself/7641710 ABC Radio National 00:25:00 Self—and the nature of memories, bodies and continuity (JoSon/Getty Images) We mark the passing of Hilary Putnam—and explore some of his key insights. We mark the passing of Hilary Putnam—and explore some of his key insights. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/hilary-putnam/7625042 Sun, 17 Jul 2016 17:30:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/hilary-putnam/7625042 ABC Radio National 00:25:00 the matrix Hilary Putnam (Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 2.5) As we lurch towards a possible referendum on constitutional recognition, at least one political theorist is asking some deep philosophical questions about what that actually means. The deputy vice-chancellor of research at the University of Sydney, Profes As we lurch towards a possible referendum on constitutional recognition, at least one political theorist is asking some deep philosophical questions about what that actually means. The deputy vice-chancellor of research at the University of Sydney, Professor Duncan Ivison says we need to ask how an amendment to the Constitution would establish 'just relations' between Indigenous peoples and the state. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/awaye/justification,-not-recognition/7628950 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 18:20:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/awaye/justification,-not-recognition/7628950 ABC Radio National 00:11:54 Themis holding the scales of justice. (Fry Design Ltd) Susan Wolf counters the criticisms and fends off the antipathy directed towards the foodie. Susan Wolf counters the criticisms and fends off the antipathy directed towards the foodie. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bigideas/susan-wolf_ethics-of-a-foodie/7572886 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 20:05:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bigideas/susan-wolf_ethics-of-a-foodie/7572886 ABC Radio National 00:52:43 For the foodie it's much more than sustenance. (Ugopappa / Getty images) Free will is on the run—so why not relax and enjoy a healthy dose of compatibilism. Free will is on the run—so why not relax and enjoy a healthy dose of compatibilism. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/how-to-love-a-less-free-will/7571372 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 17:30:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/how-to-love-a-less-free-will/7571372 ABC Radio National 00:29:54 free will, compatibilism We can be at ease with the idea of not having free will. (Liam Larkin/Eye Em/Getty Images) Aileen Moreton-Robinson has spent her intellectual life exploring racism and power. But it all begins in the bush on Stradbroke Island when her grandfather taught her the skill of tracking. The latest idea to grip her considerable mind is possessive logic Aileen Moreton-Robinson has spent her intellectual life exploring racism and power. But it all begins in the bush on Stradbroke Island when her grandfather taught her the skill of tracking. The latest idea to grip her considerable mind is possessive logic and the way it superimposes itself on the land by denying the sovereign will of indigenous people. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/awaye/tracking-in-the-dark:-aileen-moreton-robinson/7558074 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 18:07:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/awaye/tracking-in-the-dark:-aileen-moreton-robinson/7558074 ABC Radio National 00:19:11 The newly-appointed Distinguished Professor, Aileen Moreton-Robinson. Why do we love to deride foodies? Why do we love to deride foodies? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/blueprintforliving/ethics-of-foodie/7573046 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 09:35:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/blueprintforliving/ethics-of-foodie/7573046 ABC Radio National 00:17:02 food, foodie, philosophy, ethics Is there anything wrong with being a foodie? (Getty images/Tim Platt) Marcus Tullius Cicero on an undeniable fact of life—and how it fares in our modern utilitarian world? Marcus Tullius Cicero on an undeniable fact of life—and how it fares in our modern utilitarian world? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/cicero-on-growing-old/7551334 Sun, 03 Jul 2016 17:30:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/cicero-on-growing-old/7551334 ABC Radio National 00:25:29 marcus tullius cicero, well-being, old age, ageing, cicero Two millennia ago Marcus Tullius Cicero proposed a ten-point plan for growing old. (DEA/S. Vannini/Getty Images) What’s so wrong with the storehouse model of memory? What’s so wrong with the storehouse model of memory? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/can-you-trust-your-memory/7529454 Sun, 26 Jun 2016 17:30:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/can-you-trust-your-memory/7529454 ABC Radio National 00:25:32 memory storehouse model Your memories may depend on things beyond your memory (Lane391, Getty Images) What can the plant world teach us about our attitudes towards sentient life? What can the plant world teach us about our attitudes towards sentient life? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/blueprintforliving/plants-and-philosophy/7487164 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 09:35:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/blueprintforliving/plants-and-philosophy/7487164 ABC Radio National 00:12:01 micharl marder, philosophy, plants, sentient beings, botany, science What can plants teach us about our attitudes to life? (flickr/kevinlubin/ccby2.0) Since its publication in 2007 Charles Taylor’s magnum opus A Secular Age has gathered great intellectual momentum. His analysis has never been more apt. Since its publication in 2007 Charles Taylor’s magnum opus A Secular Age has gathered great intellectual momentum. His analysis has never been more apt. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/charles-taylor/7438378 Sun, 29 May 2016 17:30:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/charles-taylor/7438378 ABC Radio National 00:24:44 charles taylor, secular age Charles Taylor’s A Secular Age continues to gather intellectual momentum in the western world (alex de carvalho, Flickr CC 2.0 BY NC ND) Doing it in public might seem like a good thing, but is the truth about philosophy hard to bear? Doing it in public might seem like a good thing, but is the truth about philosophy hard to bear? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/2016-05-22/7418042 Sun, 22 May 2016 17:30:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/2016-05-22/7418042 ABC Radio National 00:25:19 Doing philosophy in the public sphere will keep it alive (Chris Mellor, Getty Images) Political liberalism is a great achievement. But has it come at a heavy cost? Political liberalism is a great achievement. But has it come at a heavy cost? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/political-philosophy-in-the-world:-liberalism/7400650 Sun, 15 May 2016 17:30:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/political-philosophy-in-the-world:-liberalism/7400650 ABC Radio National 00:25:19 democracy liberalism politics Is the end of political liberalism imminent? (Alan Powdrill/Getty) Philosopher Alain de Botton has written a novel called The Course of Love. It is his first piece of fiction in twenty years, and explores ideas of romance, fidelity relationships and marriage. Philosopher Alain de Botton has written a novel called The Course of Love. It is his first piece of fiction in twenty years, and explores ideas of romance, fidelity relationships and marriage. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/booksplus/alain-de-botton-on-the-course-of-love/7405102 Sun, 15 May 2016 14:05:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/booksplus/alain-de-botton-on-the-course-of-love/7405102 ABC Radio National 00:14:46 alain de botton, penguin books australia, philosophy, the course of love, michael cathcart (Penguin Books Australia) You may not have thought of democracy as essentially undemocratic, but this week’s guest is no fan of the least-worst system. You may not have thought of democracy as essentially undemocratic, but this week’s guest is no fan of the least-worst system. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/political-philosophy-in-the-world/7376774 Sun, 08 May 2016 17:30:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/political-philosophy-in-the-world/7376774 ABC Radio National 00:25:00 democracy john milbank Democracy may not now mean what it used to (Tom Thai, Flickr 2.0 BY) Philosopher Alain de Botton has written a novel called The Course of Love. It is his first piece of fiction in twenty years, and explores ideas of romance, fidelity relationships and marriage. Philosopher Alain de Botton has written a novel called The Course of Love. It is his first piece of fiction in twenty years, and explores ideas of romance, fidelity relationships and marriage. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/booksandarts/alain-de-botton-on-the-course-of-love/7385758 Thu, 05 May 2016 10:36:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/booksandarts/alain-de-botton-on-the-course-of-love/7385758 ABC Radio National 00:15:05 alain de botton, penguin books australia, philosophy, the course of love, michael cathcart (Penguin Books Australia) Political philosophy can turn coldly technical and miss the very basis of the original question: how can we best live together? Political philosophy can turn coldly technical and miss the very basis of the original question: how can we best live together? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/political-philosophy-in-the-world:-a-right-to-be-angry/7363952 Sun, 01 May 2016 17:30:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/political-philosophy-in-the-world:-a-right-to-be-angry/7363952 ABC Radio National 00:25:00 Representative democracy can come with various stipulations (Matthew, Flickr 2.0 BY NC ND) New research shows insects like ants and bees may have a sense of self similar to humans. New research shows insects like ants and bees may have a sense of self similar to humans. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/rnafternoons/insect-consciousness/7350952 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:06:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/rnafternoons/insect-consciousness/7350952 ABC Radio National 00:10:08 human consciousness, ants, bees, self-reflection, ego New research shows ants may be able to reflect on their own experiences (Flickr: Mick Talbot) Few contemporary debates have proven more divisive than the treatment of asylum seekers—and the participants often speak different languages. But we're not the first to wrestle with this tension. Few contemporary debates have proven more divisive than the treatment of asylum seekers—and the participants often speak different languages. But we're not the first to wrestle with this tension. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/seyla-benhabib/7316484 Sun, 17 Apr 2016 17:30:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/seyla-benhabib/7316484 ABC Radio National 00:25:00 The rights of the stateless are often problematic (The Image Bank, Getty Images) Aristotle - why is he one of the most influential thinkers of all time? Aristotle - why is he one of the most influential thinkers of all time? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bigideas/aristotle-_life-and-legacy/7317528 Thu, 14 Apr 2016 20:05:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bigideas/aristotle-_life-and-legacy/7317528 ABC Radio National 00:53:58 Aristotle (384- 322 BC) (Imagno / Getty Images) Has the modern digital world, with its online platforms, public forums and televised debates, rendered the 'manifesto' defunct? Has the modern digital world, with its online platforms, public forums and televised debates, rendered the 'manifesto' defunct? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bigideas/future-manifestos/7307986 Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:05:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bigideas/future-manifestos/7307986 ABC Radio National 00:53:40 abc, rn, big ideas, acmi, manifesto, paul barclay jeff sparrow, clementine ford, andrew milner, max halupka, anne marsh, feminism, politics, activism, rosefeldt, future manifestos manifesto image (NextTwentyEight/ Flickr CC BY 2.0) Global justice necessarily relies on an expanded view of community—but how far can the social contract stretch? Global justice necessarily relies on an expanded view of community—but how far can the social contract stretch? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/the-dream-of-global-justice/7297066 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 17:30:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/the-dream-of-global-justice/7297066 ABC Radio National 00:25:00 john rawls; samuel moyn, justice, welfare state Global justice relies on an expanded view of community—but how far can the social contract stretch? (Getty Images, Moment Collection) Why do we have disagreements? Not the garden variety types, but the heavier duty ones around moral questions—the stuff which divides families, neighbours, and even entire communities. Why do we have disagreements? Not the garden variety types, but the heavier duty ones around moral questions—the stuff which divides families, neighbours, and even entire communities. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/moral-diversity/7264018 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 17:30:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/moral-diversity/7264018 ABC Radio National 00:28:32 hilary putnam, morals, beliefs We might disagree over issues—and it could be a good thing (Anya T. Miller, Flickr CC BY NC) What are words worth? Well they are worth thinking about, and that’s what Noam Chomsky has spent a lifetime doing. What are words worth? Well they are worth thinking about, and that’s what Noam Chomsky has spent a lifetime doing. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/noam-chomsky-on-the-hard-stuff/7245630 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 17:30:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/noam-chomsky-on-the-hard-stuff/7245630 ABC Radio National 00:25:00 noam chomsky, linguistics, language Noam Chomsky has spent a lifetime thinking about what language does—and how it came about. (Arturo Espinosa, Flickr CC BY) What’s so special about your friends? What’s so special about your friends? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/special-relationships/7049036 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 17:30:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/special-relationships/7049036 ABC Radio National 00:25:00 Some relationships may be extra special—but from the standpoint of the universe aren't we all morally equal? (Cultura Exclusive/Getty Images) Meet Dr Homer Reith, the man behind the Minyip Philosophical Society; 90-year-old Peter Tripovich walks around Australia; Chuck Edwards opens his own bagel factory; and Tom Edwards tries to bag a barra. Meet Dr Homer Reith, the man behind the Minyip Philosophical Society; 90-year-old Peter Tripovich walks around Australia; Chuck Edwards opens his own bagel factory; and Tom Edwards tries to bag a barra. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/countrybreakfast/rural-reporter/7198712 Sat, 27 Feb 2016 06:20:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/countrybreakfast/rural-reporter/7198712 ABC Radio National 00:24:51 The Ord River, in the East Kimberley, makes for a tranquil setting to catch a barramundi. Would you do something simply because it is the beautiful thing to do? Would you do something simply because it is the beautiful thing to do? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/rescuing-the-beautiful/7169788 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 17:30:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/rescuing-the-beautiful/7169788 ABC Radio National 00:25:00 beauty, grace Doing something beautiful has fallen from vogue—but the art of contemplation hasn't slipped away (Blend Images, Getty Images) Does free will exist? It’s an important debate with huge implications: If we are free to make our own decisions, we are accountable for what we do. If we aren't, we're off the hook. Does free will exist? It’s an important debate with huge implications: If we are free to make our own decisions, we are accountable for what we do. If we aren't, we're off the hook. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bigideas/free-will/7133058 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 20:05:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bigideas/free-will/7133058 ABC Radio National 00:54:27 abc, radio national, big ideas, paul barclay, free will, alfred mele, neuroscience What can a 400-year-old text can tell us about modern day depression and anxiety? What can a 400-year-old text can tell us about modern day depression and anxiety? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/the-anatomy-of-melancholy/7049050 Sun, 07 Feb 2016 17:30:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/the-anatomy-of-melancholy/7049050 ABC Radio National 00:25:00 depression, anxiety, melancholy, philosophy The Anatomy of Melancholy by Robert Burton, frontispiece 1638 edition (Wikipedia, public domain) It seems that we owe a lot to the hand, and its grip—literal and metaphoric—on the world. It seems that we owe a lot to the hand, and its grip—literal and metaphoric—on the world. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/talk-to-the-hand/7048994 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 17:30:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/talk-to-the-hand/7048994 ABC Radio National 00:25:00 evolution, philosophy, mind, language In the beginning was the hand; a gripping tale of the emergence of an extraordinary species (Design Pics/Don Hammond/Getty) (Design Pics/Don Hammond/Getty) Sophie has gone to yoga class. Natalie says you are meant to omm three times. Sophie only omms once. Sophie has gone to yoga class. Natalie says you are meant to omm three times. Sophie only omms once. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/radiotonic/omm/7047758 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 11:25:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/radiotonic/omm/7047758 ABC Radio National 00:02:56 (Jean Henrique Wichinoski (CC BY-SA 2.0)) Dreams and dreaming really stirred up Rene Descartes. And so they should, because dreams bring up a bunch of conceptual matters that largely remain unresolved. Dreams and dreaming really stirred up Rene Descartes. And so they should, because dreams bring up a bunch of conceptual matters that largely remain unresolved. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/what-is-it-to-dream/6997584 Sun, 17 Jan 2016 17:30:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/what-is-it-to-dream/6997584 ABC Radio National 00:25:00 Puzzling, opaque and often bizarre: an encompassing philosophical treatise of dreaming has proved as elusive as the target itself. Dreaming by Moyan Brenn/Flickr.com/CC-BY-2.0 (Dreaming by Moyan Brenn/Flickr.com/CC-BY-2.0) David Brooks discusses philosophical humility, pathways to substantive living and his new book The Road To Character. David Brooks discusses philosophical humility, pathways to substantive living and his new book The Road To Character. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bigideas/david-brooks-character/6944730 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 20:05:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bigideas/david-brooks-character/6944730 ABC Radio National 00:54:27 David Brooks on how to develop a moral life. (Robert A Tobiansky / Getty images entertainment) Mottainai combines elements of Buddhism and Shinto to create a nuanced approach to the environment and wasteful practices. Mottainai combines elements of Buddhism and Shinto to create a nuanced approach to the environment and wasteful practices. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/mottainai-a-philosophy-of-waste/6997582 Sun, 10 Jan 2016 17:30:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/mottainai-a-philosophy-of-waste/6997582 ABC Radio National 00:25:00 A famous Shinto shrine off the coast of Japan between Tokyo and Kyoto (CARL PARKES, LICENSED UNDER CC BY-NC-ND VIA FLICKR) (CARL PARKES, LICENSED UNDER CC BY-NC-ND VIA FLICKR) Science says invisibility is not impossible. What would you do if you could remain unseen? Science says invisibility is not impossible. What would you do if you could remain unseen? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/lifematters/invisibility/6924696 Wed, 06 Jan 2016 09:40:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/lifematters/invisibility/6924696 ABC Radio National 00:14:00 When choosing to become a vampire isn't that far off from choosing to become a parent. When choosing to become a vampire isn't that far off from choosing to become a parent. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/crossing-the-threshold/6997578 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 17:30:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/crossing-the-threshold/6997578 ABC Radio National 00:25:00 Will that new experience be what you think? (Andrew Roche, Getty Images) Appointments, meetings, timetables, schedules, deadlines, departure times, arrival times, clocking on and clocking off. Time spent, time lost, time wasted, time out. Time rules our lives, but what exactly is it? Appointments, meetings, timetables, schedules, deadlines, departure times, arrival times, clocking on and clocking off. Time spent, time lost, time wasted, time out. Time rules our lives, but what exactly is it? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/earshot/the-thing-about-time/6893362 Thu, 31 Dec 2015 11:05:40 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/earshot/the-thing-about-time/6893362 ABC Radio National 00:28:08 (Barry Downard) 'Tis the season of love, goodwill, and honed calculations—the rise of the new altruist. 'Tis the season of love, goodwill, and honed calculations—the rise of the new altruist. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/doing-good-better/7025982 Sun, 20 Dec 2015 17:30:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/doing-good-better/7025982 ABC Radio National 00:25:00 philanthropy, charity, altruism Giving to your favourite cause might make you feel good but is it efficient? (Silicon Prairie News, Flickr CC 2.0 BY) Graduate business schools are not in the habit of teaching existentialism for fun and profit. But it’s possible that today’s captains of commerce are missing a big opportunity to better understand tomorrow’s economic environment. Graduate business schools are not in the habit of teaching existentialism for fun and profit. But it’s possible that today’s captains of commerce are missing a big opportunity to better understand tomorrow’s economic environment. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/the-existential-mba/6991554 Sun, 06 Dec 2015 17:30:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/the-existential-mba/6991554 ABC Radio National 00:25:00 kierkegaard, husserl, heidegger, existentialism, existentialist, phenomenology, levinas, hobbes, frederick taylor, max weber, henry ford, merleau-ponty For the modern leader finding a clear path in a time of great disruption is hard to muster. Is it time for a philosophical approach to an existential problem? (John Lund/Blend Images, Getty Images) Scientists and philosophers have been perplexed by our sense of the self for millennia. Now, by investigating neurological conditions which disrupt the self—such as body identity disorder, schizophrenia, and the doppelganger effect—neuroscience is finding Scientists and philosophers have been perplexed by our sense of the self for millennia. Now, by investigating neurological conditions which disrupt the self—such as body identity disorder, schizophrenia, and the doppelganger effect—neuroscience is finding new clues. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/allinthemind/science-of-self/6991256 Sun, 06 Dec 2015 17:05:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/allinthemind/science-of-self/6991256 ABC Radio National 00:28:50 self, rubber hand illusion, cotards delusion, schizophrenia, body integrity disorder, neuroscience The self can be elusive but we might learn more by researching conditions that disrupt it—such as body identity disorder. (Fanatic studio, Getty Images) Ontology and metaphysics—what things are in the world and what might unify them—can set many philosophical traps. Simple questions can lead to strange places. Ontology and metaphysics—what things are in the world and what might unify them—can set many philosophical traps. Simple questions can lead to strange places. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/ontology/6945224 Sun, 22 Nov 2015 17:30:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/ontology/6945224 ABC Radio National 00:25:00 kant, metaphysics, ontology, epistemology, realism, transcendental, reality Unicorns, like ontology, come in different shapes and sizes (Jenn and Tony Bot, Flickr CC 2.0 BY NC) The sting of shame still hurts. Explaining its enduring hold takes some conceptual rigour. The sting of shame still hurts. Explaining its enduring hold takes some conceptual rigour. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/2015-11-15/6924942 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 17:30:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/2015-11-15/6924942 ABC Radio National 00:25:00 rene girard, guilt, shame, community The world at large does have its uses for shame (Grey World, Flickr, CC 2.0 BY) It’s been said that philosophy can’t cure disease; but it might be able to tell you what one actually is. It’s been said that philosophy can’t cure disease; but it might be able to tell you what one actually is. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/what-is-a-disease/6904932 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 17:30:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/what-is-a-disease/6904932 ABC Radio National 00:25:00 disease, health When does a collection of symptoms become an actual illness (Kathleen Finlay, Getty Images)